The Daily Barometer OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY • CORVALLIS, OREGON 97331
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 • VOLUME CXVI, NUMBER 46
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Progress to continue where it left off in 2011; construction planned for summer 2014
Change to Oregon legislature in 2014 raises challenges, safety concerns for local planning By Emma-Kate Schaake THE DAILY BAROMETER
By Emma-Kate Schaake The process of bringing a new hotel to downtown Corvallis is underway. Site surveying began last week on the project that was initially proposed in 2011, but was stalled due to lack of funding. “A local group of investors are picking up where the project left off,” said city manager Jim Patterson. The 0.71 acres of property, located on First Street between Adams Avenue and Washington Way, was owned by the Corvallis Historical Society, which plans to use the proceeds from the sale to fund a new museum. Because of concerns regarding preservation of historical structures on the site, construction has been delayed and will most likely begin in the summer of 2014. The State Historic Preservation Office will sign off on a proposal to preserve remaining 19th century artifacts. “All the approvals they need are in the process to move forward,” Patterson said. The city will only need to evaluate land use designations if significant changes are made to the proposed plan. The planned hotel will be five stories, with 130 rooms, an indoor
The Oregon legislature is moving toward allowing marijuana dispensaries statewide, starting March 2014. Corvallis Police Chief Jon Sassaman updated the City Council on the Rules Advisory Committee to the Oregon Health Authority, which has been researching and discussing potential issues regarding next year’s implementation. Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber tasked the committee with goals, including community safety and access of medicinal marijuana for patients. While local implementation will require acute attention to the detailed rules in the community, there are also federal government rules and goals that must be met. The federal government is chiefly concerned with the prevention of minors accessing marijuana and violence and burglary surrounding the drug. The government also wants to ensure that no marijuana will be grown or possessed on any state or federal government land. The legality of marijuana use is a contested issue, and multiple views are represented in the Rules Advisory Committee. A centrally understood goal is the prevention of illegal marijuana use. “It’s not open for anybody that doesn’t have a marijuana card,”
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Reasons for not renewing popular International Student Services coordinator’s contract remains unknown to students at open forum in MU lounge By Sean Bassinger THE DAILY BAROMETER
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Olivia Bowman reflects back on her experiences with Sandy Tsuneyoshi and how “Aunty Sandy” helped her succeed as an OSU student.
Students, alumni and other community members packed into the Memorial Union journey room Monday to discuss the future of Intercultural Student Services, following a decision to not renew the contract of coordinator Sandy Tsuneyoshi. More commonly known as “Aunty Sandy,” Tsuneyoshi, whose contract with the Asian Pacific American Education Office ends at the conclusion of this calendar year, has helped many intercultural students at Oregon State become more involved with campus activities and associations. The forum, which lasted between 6:30-7:30 p.m., gave attendants an opportunity to voice their concerns on the matter. Allison Davis-White Eyes, director of Intercultural Student Services at Oregon State, would not comment on the decision to not renew Tsuneyoshi’s contract, saying it was a personnel issue. She also said she was unaware of See ISS | page 4
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ASOSU works to develop new survey methods for better samples, more accurate data By Tori Hittner
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On any given day, the Memorial Union quad is spotted with numerous tents and tables. Organizations beckon students to booths, but not every student stops to listen. The Associated Students of Oregon State University has been one such organization. Attempting to hear student opinions, ASOSU makes itself visible in heavy-traffic areas and listens to interested passers-by. While staking out in the quad is certainly one way to obtain information, the ASOSU Congress decided more needs to be done. “You could use the quad and stand See ASOSU | page 4